All of my services are free of generative AI.
Developmental Editing
Developmental editing engages holistically with the substance of a text to improve structure, clarify core concepts and arguments, and ensure optimal audience engagement. I offer two levels of developmental editing:
Full Developmental Editing – This includes a detailed report and in-text notes highlighting points raised in the report. It also includes two follow up consultations at no extra cost.
Editorial Assessment – This is a lighter developmental edit that includes a comprehensive report assessing the readiness of the manuscript for submission to proposed outlets and what needs to happen next.
Copyediting
Copyediting enhances the readability of text by improving flow, sentence structure, and word choice, as well as correcting errors in grammar and style. Copyediting can make writing more concise to meet a word count. It can also ensure that claims about existing literature are well substantiated and protect against libel and plagiarism. The level of intervention involved in copyediting varies depending on the manuscript and the wishes of the client, ranging from heavy copyediting (sometimes known as ‘line editing’) to lighter copyediting focusing mostly on mechanical issues.
